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Youngest Faircrest and the Search for a Sorcerer
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Expected 9 Jun 26For fans of the best-selling series How to Train your Dragon, look no further for your next epic fantasy quest.
It is the day of Deciding in the swampy town of Bogsmarsh, and awkward twelve-year-old Youngest Faircrest is deemed a dearth – the most undesirable profession. Distraught by his destiny and determined to change his fate, Youngest, along with his best friend Agnes and a shape-shifting piglet Satchel, plunge into the dark forest on the hunt for an ancient sorcerer and lost magic. Could it be that Youngest is more remarkable than he's been made to feel, and capable of more than he ever dreamed?
This debut audiobook by award-winning comedy writer Ollie George Clark is a perfect blend of humour, adventure, and heart woven to create a spellbinding story of courage, friendship, and self-discovery that readers will treasure.
Ollie George Clark, an award-winning writer across stage, screen, and radio, is now making his mark in children’s books with his debut, Youngest Faircrest and the Search for the Sorcerer. Ollie grew up searching for stories that looked like his own – now he is creating them for the next generation. With accolades including the British Comedy Guide Sitcom Competition 2022 and Soho House Hot Seat, Ollie's talent for storytelling is undeniable.
© 2026 Ollie George Clark (P) 2026 DK Audio
It is the day of Deciding in the swampy town of Bogsmarsh, and awkward twelve-year-old Youngest Faircrest is deemed a dearth – the most undesirable profession. Distraught by his destiny and determined to change his fate, Youngest, along with his best friend Agnes and a shape-shifting piglet Satchel, plunge into the dark forest on the hunt for an ancient sorcerer and lost magic. Could it be that Youngest is more remarkable than he's been made to feel, and capable of more than he ever dreamed?
This debut audiobook by award-winning comedy writer Ollie George Clark is a perfect blend of humour, adventure, and heart woven to create a spellbinding story of courage, friendship, and self-discovery that readers will treasure.
Ollie George Clark, an award-winning writer across stage, screen, and radio, is now making his mark in children’s books with his debut, Youngest Faircrest and the Search for the Sorcerer. Ollie grew up searching for stories that looked like his own – now he is creating them for the next generation. With accolades including the British Comedy Guide Sitcom Competition 2022 and Soho House Hot Seat, Ollie's talent for storytelling is undeniable.
© 2026 Ollie George Clark (P) 2026 DK Audio
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March 11, 2026
Youngest Faircrest is the youngest in a large family. He’s generally overlooked and isn’t sure quite where he fits in. On “Deciding Day” when his future will be determined, his results are worse than he could have imaged. So he strikes out to prove he’s more than what others say he is: remarkably unremarkable. Accompanying him is his best friend (and the story’s narrator) Agnes and an adorable piglet named Satchel who isn’t afraid to speak, I mean…“Oink”, up when necessary.
The story is a heartwarming adventure of courage, friendship, and self-discovery. Youngest experiences intense anxiety attacks, and with the steady support of his friends, he learns to work through them. All the major and minor characters have standout personalities. Who doesn’t love a mom with a sword, right?
The artwork is whimsical and does a wonderful job establishing the book’s tone—and, interestingly, it never shows our narrator’s face (a reveal for later books?). That said, the writing is just as effective at setting the mood. It’s just the right balance of exposition and escapade.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It’s enchanting, sweet, and a truly fun adventure. It’s well suited for readers ages 8–12, while still offering adults a lighthearted fantasy escape. I was especially charmed by its encouraging message, sympathetic characters, and atmospheric setting. And Satchel the piglet? Be prepared, he’s even cuter than you may be imagining.
I received a free advanced copy of this book. This has not influenced my review or the opinions expressed therein.
The story is a heartwarming adventure of courage, friendship, and self-discovery. Youngest experiences intense anxiety attacks, and with the steady support of his friends, he learns to work through them. All the major and minor characters have standout personalities. Who doesn’t love a mom with a sword, right?
The artwork is whimsical and does a wonderful job establishing the book’s tone—and, interestingly, it never shows our narrator’s face (a reveal for later books?). That said, the writing is just as effective at setting the mood. It’s just the right balance of exposition and escapade.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It’s enchanting, sweet, and a truly fun adventure. It’s well suited for readers ages 8–12, while still offering adults a lighthearted fantasy escape. I was especially charmed by its encouraging message, sympathetic characters, and atmospheric setting. And Satchel the piglet? Be prepared, he’s even cuter than you may be imagining.
I received a free advanced copy of this book. This has not influenced my review or the opinions expressed therein.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I hurtled through this book. It’s a middle grade fantasy by Ollie George Clark. It’s full of quirky detail, humour and adventure, all wrapped up in a (grey) cloak of heart.
The illustrations by Tom Knight and overall book design are fantastic- such an appealing package. (Final cover to be revealed.)
Youngest Faircrest is the youngest child in a large family & is overlooked as such by most of his family. To them, he’s a bit predictable, a bit unremarkable… he’s also quite a bit underestimated. Soon, more events, of increasing importance, consolidate Youngest’s growing sense of inadequacy until he is pushed to his limits. He will prove himself or at least make a name for himself by trying. Better to be known as a failure than a nothing?
I absolutely loved the use of names, especially Youngest’s siblings & his mega little piglet sidekick. You just know the author had a lot of fun here. The characters behind the names are full of substance too- especially our young leads.
The narrator, Agnes, is a natural- as the Decider can plainly see. I mean she is a ‘Witterer’. Her storytelling is full of witty asides, addresses direct to the reader, in-jokes and commentary, which makes reading this book feel like you are personally connected with the protagonists. Young readers will love this.
From the historical back story, to the traditions and culture of Bogsmarsh (Hograb, anyone?), the world building is really fun and detailed. And there are lots of elements I can see being expanded upon in the subsequent books.
Bogsmarsh and its surrounding area is a great setting, populated with all sorts of quirky characters and creatures. There are lots of exciting episodes throughout the book and some big surprises towards the end, with big consequences for Bogsmarsh! There’s so much scope for the rest of the series & I look forward to reading on.
You’ll enjoy this if you enjoy books by Piers Torday- quirky characterisation, fantastic world building, adventure; Inkbound by P Leathley & Grumpfort by J Hammond - fated futures, humour, great character names.
The illustrations by Tom Knight and overall book design are fantastic- such an appealing package. (Final cover to be revealed.)
Youngest Faircrest is the youngest child in a large family & is overlooked as such by most of his family. To them, he’s a bit predictable, a bit unremarkable… he’s also quite a bit underestimated. Soon, more events, of increasing importance, consolidate Youngest’s growing sense of inadequacy until he is pushed to his limits. He will prove himself or at least make a name for himself by trying. Better to be known as a failure than a nothing?
I absolutely loved the use of names, especially Youngest’s siblings & his mega little piglet sidekick. You just know the author had a lot of fun here. The characters behind the names are full of substance too- especially our young leads.
The narrator, Agnes, is a natural- as the Decider can plainly see. I mean she is a ‘Witterer’. Her storytelling is full of witty asides, addresses direct to the reader, in-jokes and commentary, which makes reading this book feel like you are personally connected with the protagonists. Young readers will love this.
From the historical back story, to the traditions and culture of Bogsmarsh (Hograb, anyone?), the world building is really fun and detailed. And there are lots of elements I can see being expanded upon in the subsequent books.
Bogsmarsh and its surrounding area is a great setting, populated with all sorts of quirky characters and creatures. There are lots of exciting episodes throughout the book and some big surprises towards the end, with big consequences for Bogsmarsh! There’s so much scope for the rest of the series & I look forward to reading on.
You’ll enjoy this if you enjoy books by Piers Torday- quirky characterisation, fantastic world building, adventure; Inkbound by P Leathley & Grumpfort by J Hammond - fated futures, humour, great character names.
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